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OUT OF THE PAST: Rabid dog causes winter scare in Enterprise

100 YEARS AGO Dec. 26, 1912 A Carnegie library for Enterprise is assured in the near future if…

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JABBERWOCK II: Social Security a difficult foreign language

Ive heard it said that Arabic and Maltese, a derivative of Arabic, are the two most difficult languages…

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POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY: Cliff notes should include deficit’s history

Has there ever been a more overused, misleading political metaphor than the fiscal cliff? My fervent holiday wish…

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MAIN STREET: Violent attacks are never divinely directed

Over the years some 26 of them on Main Street in the Chieftain now, I have written many…

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JABBERWOCK II: Window-smashing pooch’s spirit unbreakable

I once had a dog named Birkin. Actually, thats not true. His name was Birkin Hans. Not common,…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Boy in charivari group accidentally shoots his leg

100 YEARS AGO Dec. 19, 1912 Pioneer days were brought to mind in Enterprise last Saturday when Mrs.…

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JUST THINKING: Season a welcome break from our troubles

Its the most wonderful time of the year! Setting up the Christmas tree, decorating our homes, sharing candies…

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OUT OF THE PAST: New bank in Lostine; swindlers hit county

100 YEARS AGO Dec. 12, 1912 A new bank is being organized in Lostine. The stock has been…

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Out of the Past: Hay valued at $19.75 a ton; minstrels travel to Imnaha

100 YEARS AGO Dec. 5, 1912 J. Ross Leslie has come out for the last time before winter…

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When asking Santa for train, be specific

Santa Claus sent me a letter this year, via his attorneys, and Im trying not to panic. The…

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